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HRT *** ATTENTION HRT USERS! *** If you were potentially seriously injured by HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy), or if you have a loved one who was injured or even died from the effects of HRT, please contact us immediately for a FREE potential case evaluation. Death Breast Cancer Ovarian Cancer Heart Disease Stroke Blood-Clots
All of the above have been attributed to HRT. We have HRT lawyers standing by ready to speak with you. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, and we take all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not pay for our services unless you receive an award/compensation. Do not Delay! Your rights and compensation may be lost forever if you wait. WHAT IS HRT? HRT is a system of medical treatment specifically designed for women who are (a) surgically menopausal; (b) perimenopausal (defined as the phase before menopause occurs); or (c) to a lesser extent postmenopausal. HRT may prevent and/or lessen the discomfort that results from diminishing circulating estrogen and progesterone hormones in the body of the patient. HOW DOES HRT WORK? HRT involves the use of one or more of a group of medications designed to artificially boost hormone levels. The key types of hormones involved are estrogens, progesterone or progestins, and sometimes testosterone. ARE THERE ANY POSSIBLE HEALTH RELATED RISKS? Hormone replacement therapy can cause a wide range of distressing, none-life-threatening side effects, including: Headache Upset stomach Stomach cramps or bloating Diarrhea Appetite and weight changes Changes in sex drive or performance Nervousness Brown or black patches on the skin Acne Swelling of hands, feet, or lower legs due to fluid retention
However, far more serious side-effects have been reported in women taking HRT. Attitudes concerning the widespread use of HRT - on the part of both the medical community and patients prescribed HRT - shifted drastically in 2002 when an announcement was made by the Women's Health Initiative of the National Institutes of Health that the use of a particular treatment which was a major part of their study coincided with a larger incidence of breast cancer, heart attacks and strokes. The treatment in question was called Prempro. Used to treat such menopausal symptoms as hot-flashes, thinning of the bones, and vaginal burning, irritation, and dryness, Prempro is comprised of a combination of conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone. Conjugated estrogens are a mixture of estrogen hormones; Medroxyprogesterone is an important factor in the regulation of both ovulation and menstruation. The statistical conclusions of the WHI were stark, and revealed that estrogen-progestin HRT treatment had led to an alarming increase in potentially fatal side-effects: A 29-per-cent increase in heart disease A 26-per-cent rise in breast cancer A 41-per-cent increase in strokes A doubling of the risk of developing blood-clots
Those same conclusions and findings of the WHI were bolstered by the results of a large-scale, nationwide study undertaken in Britain called the Million Women Study. As a result of the collective findings, the incidence of women taking hormone treatment fell by nearly fifty per cent. A warning that followed the announcements – and which was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and elsewhere - stated that women with normal, rather than surgical, menopause should only take prescribed HRT treatment at the lowest feasible dose, and for the absolute shortest period of time considered permissible. In March 2006, the Journal of Cancer stated that post-menopausal women prescribed HRT had an elevated risk of developing breast-cancer. WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC HEALTH RELATED RISKS? The most serious risks include: Death Breast Cancer Ovarian Cancer Heart Disease Stroke Blood-Clots
If you have experienced any of these side effects, or you have a loved one who has had a serious, adverse reaction to HRT, or who has died from the effects of HRT, you may have a claim for legal compensation. Contact the Mulligan Law Firm for superior legal representation. For more information on HRT, see the following links: In all personal injury cases, it is extremely important that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, to investigate the case in question, and to enable physicians, attorneys, or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries. If you or a loved one or friend is injured and may have a potential legal claim, call The Mulligan Law Firm now at 1-866-LAW-0001 (Extension 245). The initial consultation is FREE of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires. Do not delay! If you delay, and the statute of limitations time period expires, you may lose all your rights to file any claim for compensation of any kind. If you are not sure or need additional help, please fill out our form on this website or call us for help at 1-866-LAW-0001 (1-866-529-0001) (Extension 245) or email us at
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